Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

S8 8AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S8 8AX.

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Population

375

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 25,700 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: S8 8AX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 42% of tenure in S8 8AX — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S8 8AX is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Jordanthorpe in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Beauchief and Greenhill ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S8 8AX is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 127 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for S8 8AX are sourced from Output Area E00040915 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S8 8AX. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.0%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean5.1%
Other / Mixed7.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around S8 8AX is above average at 127 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences123
Shoplifting63
Anti-social behaviour52
Public order34
Criminal damage and arson20

school Local Schools

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Meadowhead School Academy Trust

Good1917 pupils0.5 km
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Mossbrook School

Good161 pupils0.6 km
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Lower Meadow Primary School

Good283 pupils0.7 km
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Norton Free Church of England Primary School

Good209 pupils1.3 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Outstanding249 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Woodthorpe Bakery0.3 km
  • Wilko0.5 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Heron Foods0.2 km
  • Homesense0.5 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Russell up with Russ myster0.2 km
  • Sparrow Nest Cafe0.4 km
  • Places for People Leisure0.6 km
  • Sheffield Transport Sports Club0.9 km
  • The Lime Lounge Cafe0.9 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Tasty Meals0.3 km
  • Win Fat0.3 km
  • Hasina's Balti House0.9 km
  • Rontec Meadowhead Service Station0.9 km
  • Sunset Pizza0.9 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Double Tree by Hilton at Sheffield Park Hotel0.6 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Premier Stores0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
  • Spar0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dronfield2.7 km
  • Dore & Totley3.5 km
  • Sheffield5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Hazlebarrow Road/Ormond Way0.1 km
  • Hazlebarrow Road/Hazlebarrow Crescent0.1 km
  • Hazlebarrow Road/Ormond Way0.1 km
  • Hazlebarrow Road/Hazlebarrow Crescent0.1 km
  • Hazlebarrow Road/Hazlebarrow Drive0.2 km